Decimalization (Noun)
Meaning
The act of changing to a decimal system; "the decimalization of British currency".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The process of decimalization was met with significant resistance from some segments of the population who preferred the traditional system.
- The country's decimalization of its currency in the 1960s simplified many everyday transactions for both citizens and tourists.
- One of the most significant effects of decimalization was the reduction in mathematical errors when handling financial transactions.
- Prior to decimalization, many businesses found it challenging to accurately calculate prices and taxes due to the complexities of the existing system.
- The decimalization of weights and measures helped to increase international trade by reducing confusion and errors in measurement conversions.